Equity Research Associate, Biotechnology

<p><strong>Job Purpose:<br></strong></p> <p>BTIG seeks an Associate to support the Equity Research team in the Biotechnology space. This individual will be responsible for assisting a Senior Analyst in covering Biotechnology focused companies. The main concentration of this role will be conducting primary research, including financial analysis, due diligence on industry trends, company management and strategies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated and hard-working individual.</p> <p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare financial models for use in analysis, company updates and recommendations for clients</li> <li>Keep senior analysts abreast of daily news flow</li> <li>Conduct industry and company specific research through surveys, polling with physicians, speaking with Key Opinion Leaders, and other primary data collection methods for use in research reports</li> <li>Assist in writing comprehensive reports on research ideas; investment themes, data analysis; industry/company breaking news; and initiations of coverage</li> <li>As associates develop, they will maintain relationships with company management teams; industry contacts; internal sales and trading personnel; and institutional investors</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>PhD or MD welcome but not required</li> <li>1-3 years of experience in investment banking or equity research preferred</li> <li>Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and the ability to think critically and creatively</li> <li>Ability to create and maintain financial models and forecasts</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in Biotechnology</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li> <li>Solid work ethic and superior attention to detail</li> <li>Series SIE, 63, 86 &amp; 87 licensing preferred, but not required upon hiring</li> </ul> <p><strong>Important Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type</li> <li>No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful</li> </ul> <p><strong>About BTIG:</strong></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and